5 Best Treks in Nepal (2018 / 2019)

According to the latest report published by Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, the total tourist arrivals on this last three months (January, February, March) is 0.28 Million (286849). Most of the travelers prefer for Trekking and Mountaineering in Nepal and Heritage Site Tours. Nepal offers various trekking routes focusing to every level of trekkers. No matter if you are a beginner level trekkers with zero experience or lots of trekking experiences. You can choose the best treks in Nepal according to your fitness level and budget.

In this post, we have listed out the best treks in Nepal. Without much further ado. Let’s get into the different trekking routes in Nepal.

Best Treks in Nepal

It is one of the popular and most selected destinations by travelers around the world. This treks will take you to the highest altitude (Kala Patthar, 5545m) in Everest Region for trekkers. From Kalapathar, you can view the Mt. Everest right in front you.

Everest base camp trek provides a wonderful view of mesmerizing mountain panorama, a moment to observe the lifestyle of Sherpa, Popular Monasteries that existed for many years. Not only that, you can explore one of the world heritage site – Sagarmatha National Park and view different flora and fauna that are found nowhere in the world.

Major Attractions:

Mt. Everest – Top of the world

Mt. Lhotse – Fourth Highest Mountain in the world

Lakes and Khumbu Glaciers

Rare Animals – Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Musk, Himalayan Thar and Deer

Birds – Danfe (National Bird of Nepal), Himalayan Cock

Flowers – Rhododendron (National Flower of Nepal), Magnolia

Pine Tree and Juniper Tree

Popular Monasteries – Khumjung Monasteries, and Tengboche Monastries.

Sherpa Culture and lots more

How Fitness you need to be?

For Everest Base Camp Trek, you will have to walk up to 6-7 hours a day which combines both uphill and downhill trail. If you are beginners who haven’t done any trekking or hiking, we recommend you to do a bit of exercise on the regular interval at least a month prior to the start of the trek. Because we have to ascend 400 – 700 meters per day to reach our destination. You don’t need to be required any technical skills. But, if you have any hiking experience will be a plus point. If you are among heart, lung and blood diseases patient, then it’s better to do a medical check-up before booking trekking to Everest Base Camp.

How to reach Everest Base Camp?

There are two modes of transportation to reach Everest Base Camp:

Overland

Flight

Depending on your trekking duration, you can choose among above modes of transportation. Normally, overland can be done from two starting point – Jiri and Salleri. Jiri start point is the oldest trekking routes where Tenzing Hillary (First Human to Summit the Everest) did the trek. It is also popular for overland lovers to reach Everest Base Camp. Similarly, Salleri start point is the newly launched overland routes. From this routes, trekkers will save 3-4 days compared to Jiri start point. Nowadays, more and more tourist follow this routes because of the risk of flight to Lukla, Weather conditions and budget friendly.

Everest Base Camp Trek: Map

Manaslu Circuit Trek is one the restricted trekking routes in Nepal. It also considered as off-the-beaten-path. Due to its remoteness and wonderful Himalayan landscape, it is one of the popular choices among trekkers around the world.

Major Attractions:

Mt. Manaslu, 8163m (Eighth Tallest Mountain in the world)

Rich local heritage and biological diversity

Larkya La Pass (5160m) – the Highest point of this trek, which is widely believed to be one of the most dramatic passes crossing the Mountains

Different Flora and Fauna

Monasteries

Local Community

How physical fitness you need to be?

Trekking to Manaslu Circuit is quite difficult. You should be able to walk 6-7 hours a day. At some point like Larkya La Pass (5160m), there is a step down which makes a little harder to pass due to the icy path. In that case, you can use crampon on boots to pass the icy path to reach Bimthang. Trekking experience and positive attitude are essential skills that you need to have while trekking. In between the trekking, the guide will suggest you take a different level of walking pace depending on your destination. This will make your trekking a lot more physical friendly.

How to reach Manaslu Circuit Trek?

Two options to reach the starting point of Manaslu Circuit Trek:

Local Bus

Private Jeep

From the local bus, you will reach Arughat; the starting point of the trek. It is quite time-consuming and full of adventure while traveling from the bus which is 7-8 hours of off-road drive. Whereas, from the private jeep, you will reach Soti Khola. You will save whole one day if you travel by jeep. Traveling from Kathmandu to Soti Khola is around 6-7 hours of drive.

If you are on tight budget, then you can travel via local bus which cost around USD 8. Private Jeep cost is quite expensive but will save one day and is more comfortable.

Manaslu Circuit Trek: Itinerary

Days

Destination

Altitude (m)

1

Drive to Sotikhola

710

2

Trek to Machha Khola

900

3

Trek to Jagat

1410

4

Trek to Deng

1804

5

Trek to Namrung

2630

6

Trek to Sama Gaun

3530

7

Day hike around Sama Gaun

3530

8

Trek to Samdo

3860

9

Trek to Larkya Base Camp

4460

10

Trek to Bimthang via Larkya La

5160

11

Trek to Dharapani

1900

12

Drive to Kathmandu

1320

Manaslu Circuit Trek: Best Season

Spring (March, April, May): It is the perfect season to witness rhododendron forest turns in to a beautiful garden.

Autumn (September, October, and November): This month is perfect for trekking in Nepal after a monsoon.

Manaslu Circuit Trek: Cost

Permit costs for Manaslu Trek depend on the season. Following are the details:

According to Nepal Government, minimum of two trekkers are compulsorily required to make Manaslu Circuit trek permit. You can’t trek alone due to safety and restricted region.

Manaslu Circuit Trek: Map

BEST TREKS IN NEPAL: Manaslu Circuit Trek Map

Annapurna Base Camp Trek

BEST TREKS IN NEPAL: Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC) is one of the most popular and admired trekking destinations in the world. It provides travelers a spectacular full-view of Annapurna range. Annapurna Base Camp stands at the height of 4130m which is the highest point in Annapurna Base Camp Trek. It is considered to be ABC (beginning journey) of trekking in Nepal.

Major Attractions:

Mt. Annapurna, 8091m (Tenth Highest Mountain in the world)

Close-up view of Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu.

Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700m)

Diverse landscape and culture complete with rich mountain vistas

Natural Hotspring (Jhinu Danda)

Best Place to view Sunrise and Sunset

Traditional Gurung Village with local culture

Rare Animals and Birds

Exotic Flora and Fauna

How physical fitness you need to be?

For Annapurna Base Camp Trek, you don’t need an advanced level of trekking experience. Just enough with basic skills; walking minimum 3-4 hours per day which includes major long step stairs located in Tikhedunga to Ulleri (3200 continue stairs = Approx. 500m), Choomrong to Lower Sinuwa (2200 continue stairs = Approx. 300m), other stairs are around 20 minutes to half an hour.

How to reach Annapurna Base Camp?

For this trek also you have two options:

Tourist Bus

Flight

Traveling from tourist bus is quite convenient as well as cheaper for any trekkers. The total drive hours from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 6-7 hours of the blacktopped road via Prithvi Highway. Another option to reach Pokhara is by taking a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara for 35 minutes. You can enjoy the scenic view of mountains, rivers and local village along the way. If you are in tight duration, then you can reach to Annapurna Base Camp by Helicopter.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek: Itinerary

Days

Destination

Altitude (m)

1

Drive to Pokhara

820

2

Drive to Nayapul. Trek to Thikhe Dunga

1530

3

Trek to Ghorepani

2860

4

Trek to Tadapani

2660

5

Trek to Sinuwa

2300

6

Trek to Deurali

3230

7

Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)

4130

8

Trek to Bamboo

2400

9

Trek to Jhinu Danda

1780

10

Trek to Siwai. Drive to Pokhara

820

11

Drive to Kathmandu

1320

Annapurna Base Camp Trek: Best Season

Best season for Annapurna Base Camp Trek are:

Spring (March, April, May): You can see the national flower of Nepal rhododendron, green forest, best mountain view

Autumn (September, October, November): You can view green forest as well as the best mountain view

Monsoon: This month is also fine but it’s a rainy season, you should have a raincoat, be careful from the leech. In this season, most preferable for nature photographers who like flora and fauna, green forest, river, waterfalls and many more

Winter: Even though you can view the mountain but the weather is very cold (should wear warm clothes). Trekking trail is quite icy.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek: Map

Upper Mustang Trek

BEST TREKS IN NEPAL: Upper Mustang Trek

Upper Mustang trek, provides a magnificent trekking experience in the remote Trans-Himalayan mountain region of Nepal. It is one of Nepal’s most mysterious and least identified kingdoms. The landscape of Mustang is an unproductive moonscape of worn sandstone pillars that are irregular moraine terraces, which presents a colorful mosaic made up mainly of earthen reds, yellows and brown.

Major Attractions:

Upper Mustang is also known as open museum

Unique tree-less landscape, rocky trails, and views of Nilgiri, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and the other Himalayas.

Lo Manthang – Overall structures in this remote area is walled settlements

How physical fitness you need to be?

Upper Mustang Trek is a moderate type of trek. This trek is appropriate for trekkers who have the ability to walk at least five to six hours a day carrying a light backpack. In some days we might even need to walk for long hours (7-8 hours). If you are in good health with average physical fitness, have a positive attitude and strong determination, you can complete the trek successfully.

How to reach Upper Mustang?

You can reach to Upper Mustang via following options:

Overland

Flight

Upper Mustang Trek can be done via overland. The drive to Beni from Pokhara (100km), which consists of blacktop road along the Kaligandaki river via Tatopani and World Deepest Gorge Dana climb to Kalopani (2400m). After reaching to Kalopani, you can view wide valley. Then, after 7-8 hours drive, we will reach to Jomsom (District Headquarter of Mustang). Half an hour drive will lead to Kagbeni. The land is a dry and wide valley.

Another option is taking an early morning flight from Pokhara to Jomsom and then hike to Kagbeni. The routes cross hanging bridges and following the Kali Gandaki River. The routes are deserts with sand and rock through the surrounding peaks i.e. Dhaulagiri (8167m), Tukuche Peak (6920m), Nilgiri, and Annapurna Ranges.

Kagbeni, a beautiful village is a start and end point for Upper Mustang Trek.

Upper Mustang Trek: Itinerary

Days

Destination

Altitude (m)

1

Drive to Pokhara

820

2

Fly to Jomsom. Trek to Kagbeni

2800

3

Trek to Chele

3050

4

Trek to Syangbochen

3500

5

Trek to Ghami

3520

6

Trek to Tsarang

3600

7

Trek to Lo Manthang

3800

8

Explore Around Lo Manthang

3800

9

Trek to Drakmar

3800

10

Trek to Ghiling

3800

11

Trek to Chukshang

3000

12

Trek to Jomsom

2700

13

Fly to Pokhara

820

14

Drive to Kathmandu

1320

Upper Mustang Trek: Best Season

Although this trek can be reached during winter, the cold temperature might not be suitable for everyone. So, best seasons for upper mustang trek are:

Spring (March to May) and

Autumn (September to November)

Upper Mustang Trek: Cost

Following are the permit cost for Upper Mustang trek:

Upper Mustang Permit Cost: USD 500 per person for first 10 Days

After 10 Days – USD 50 each extra day

Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit – USD 25 per person

Upper Mustang Trek: Map

Langtang Valley Trek

BEST TREKS IN NEPAL: Langtang Valley Trek

Langtang Valley Trek is the most amazing trekking situated in Langtang region of Nepal, where you can visit the Langtang National park and then trek to the end of the valley to view wonderful monastery Kyangjin Gompa and Himalayas. It is one of the most demanded and well-loved trekking routes by trekkers around the world.

Major Attractions:

Kyangjin Gompa

Mt. Lirung (7245m)

Real Yak Cheese Factory

Gosaikunda Holi Lake

A local rich culture of Tamang

How physical fitness you need to be?

Langtang Valley Trek is a moderate type of trek. This trek is appropriate for trekkers who have the ability to walk at least five to six hours a day carrying a light backpack. In some days we might even need to walk for long hours (7-8 hours). If you are in good health with average physical fitness, you can complete the trek successfully.

How to reach Langtang Valley?

To reach the starting point of Langtang Valley; Syabrubeshi, you have following transportation options:

Local Bus

Private Jeep

We will start our drive from Kathmandu to Syabrubeshi which is 145 km and takes about 6-7 hours. We drive along the scenic banks of Trishuli River with beautiful views of valleys, pasture, river, and mountains.

Langtang Valley Trek: Itinerary

Days

Destination

Altitude (m)

1

Drive to Syabrubesi

1550

2

Trek to Lama Hotel

2380

3

Trek to Langtang Village

3200

4

Trek to Kyangjin Gompa

3870

5

Explore Kyangjin Ri / Tserko Ri

4500 / 5000

6

Trek to Lama Hotel

2380

7

Trek to Syabrubesi

1550

8

Drive to Kathmandu

1320

Langtang Valley Trek: Best Season

Spring (March to May) and

Autumn (September to November)

Even though we can do this trek winter but the cold temperature might not be suitable for every trekker.

Langtang Valley Trek: Map

BEST TREKS IN NEPAL: Langtang Valley Trek Map

What is the Food & Accommodations looks like during the above-listed trek?

Best trekking foods to taste

During the trek, you will be having three meals a day – Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. For Breakfast, you can eat toast, Gurung bread, chapati with any types of eggs including coffee. Nepali Dhal Bhat is the most popular foods that you can get for both Lunch and Dinner. Don’t feel hesitate to ask refill of Dhal Bhat. You can taste Mo: Mo, Fried Noodles, and Sherpa Stew for both lunch and dinner.

Teahouse accommodations during trekking

All above treks that we have listed will have a teahouse accommodation. It is a basic hotel where its facilities depend on the trek location. Teahouse will have a normal shower in private bathroom and room are mostly on twin sharing basis, also you can get a single room if you want. Whereas accommodation in some trekking regions will have a single room where there are 4-6 beds on sharing. Normal shower, and bathroom on sharing basis. One Dining Hall for lunch and dinner. Especially in the winter season; dining hall is equipped with kerosene heater around Annapurna Base Camp, wooden and yak dung fire around Everest and Langtang Region to make you warm dinning.

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